At this critical moment, when tensions were so high they were on the verge of exploding.

Empress Xia Mingyue, dressed in a luxurious robe, took light steps and instantly stood in between the two sides.

Like an invisible barrier, she separated the impending conflict.

"Father, I trust Mr. Lu’s character!"

Empress Xia Mingyue’s voice was clear and resounding, her words simple yet powerful.

They seemed to carry a force that penetrated everything, echoing endlessly in this tense space.

The reason she was so firmly decided to collaborate with Lu Xuan actually stemmed from a thorough and detailed understanding.

Recalling the past, Empress Xia Mingyue had specifically dispatched the Black Feather Guard, traveling thousands of miles to Anzhou White Dao Prefecture, to discreetly probe Lu Xuan.

Subsequently, Lu Xuan’s actions in various incidents demonstrated his clear-cut sense of justice, with every move embodying the aura of a righteous gentleman.

This finally allowed Xia Mingyue to completely lower her guard, deciding that Lu Xuan was someone worthy of cooperation.

At this moment, Xia Mingyue did not intend to offer more explanations to her father.

In her view, a simple sentence was sufficient.

Xia Ritian gazed at his daughter’s back, his eyes flickering with complex emotions swirling in their depths.

At their level of Martial Arts Realm, every word was as weighty as Mount Tai.

Once spoken, it was difficult to retract or change.

Xia Ritian was filled with helplessness, sighing deeply.

Ultimately, he chose to trust his daughter’s judgment.

Without any hesitation or delay, Xia Ritian’s expression turned serious, as he slowly raised his right hand without hesitation.

Under his powerful mental control, his imprint within the Profound Bird Celestial Seal.

After a flicker of dim light, it was mercilessly obliterated and dispersed.

Subsequently, the Profound Bird Celestial Seal seemed to be guided by an invisible and mysterious force.

It floated steadily and gently towards Lu Xuan, swaying lightly in mid-air, as if awaiting acceptance by a new master.

Lu Xuan’s gaze was intense, devoid of any insincerity or hesitation.

In the next moment, his eyes shone like lightning, and a divine thought containing the power of creation shot out from his eyes.

That gaze seemed capable of piercing through eternity, scrutinizing every line of the celestial seal inside and out.

The boundless and terrifying creative thought was as surging as the ocean, crashing down and engulfing the Profound Bird Celestial Seal entirely.

Lu Xuan’s creative divine thought scanned back and forth repeatedly, overlooking no minute corner.

This last ten-patterned sun artifact was of immense importance, and he had to ensure it was absolutely safe.

Time slowly passed in this tense investigation, with every second stretched infinitely long.

Until it was confirmed that there was no hidden abnormality or danger within the Profound Bird Celestial Seal.

Only then did Lu Xuan relax slightly, as he abruptly reached out with his broad hand and firmly grasped the ten-patterned sun artifact, the Profound Bird Celestial Seal.

At the moment of contact, a strange force transmitted from his palm, subtly resonating with Lu Xuan’s own world rule power.

In one breath, Lu Xuan’s consciousness submerged into his sea of knowledge, examining the detailed information about the Profound Bird Celestial Seal on the system panel.

Once confirming all information as correct, ensuring that the Profound Bird Celestial Seal in his hand had no restrictions.

A barely perceptible hint of satisfaction flashed across Lu Xuan’s face.

"Excellent!"

In two short, powerful words, Lu Xuan spoke, his voice echoing in the sky above the expansive Linking Island.

However, when everyone present instinctively turned around, they suddenly realized.

Lu Xuan’s figure had long disappeared without a trace, leaving an empty sky behind.

Xia Mingyue’s phoenix eyes revealed a complex expression as she stared intently in the direction where Lu Xuan had departed.

That gaze seemed capable of penetrating layers of void, tracking the already distant figure.

The figure that had once bowed respectfully before her palace, now even the spatial ripples of his departure were difficult for her to capture.

"Mr. Lu...."

Empress Xia Mingyue’s lips parted slightly, her voice barely audible, "In just a year... not even..."

Who could have anticipated that in less than a year’s time, Lu Xuan’s world would have undergone such a radical transformation.

The Lu Xuan who had once been merely a minister of the Great Xia Dynasty had now soared to reach the land of True Immortals he had longed for.

The Earth Venerable Realm had completely transcended mortal affairs, standing on the far bank that mortals could hardly attain.

Even as a noble empress of a dynasty, in front of Lu Xuan, she could only watch his back, unable to even catch up to his departing silhouette.

On the other side, Xia Ritian and the three royal ancestors were cautiously sensing the surrounding void.

Until confirming that Lu Xuan had truly vanished completely, they could no longer suppress their internal emotions, exhaling dramatically.

Their tense bodies instantly relaxed, as if they had just narrowly escaped from a life-or-death crisis.

If Lu Xuan had turned against them, with his terrifying strength.

The Great Xia royal family would have truly met an unavoidable disaster.

Just considering this terrifying consequence sent chills down Xia Ritian’s spine.

Not long after, Xia Ritian slowly regained his composure and looked towards his daughter.

"Mingyue, the time left for our family is running out."

Xia Ritian paused slightly, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness.

"It’s time."

"The Spirit Ruins Origin of the Nine Heavens Secret Realm, plus the half of the Spirit Ruins Origin you hold,"

Xia Ritian enumerated carefully, "is enough to support your breakthrough to that realm."

"Earth Venerable Realm!"

These four words seemed to contain endless power, reverberating through the air.

Xia Ritian and the Great Xia royal family were indeed in such a rush, mainly due to the pressing circumstances.

Because the Heaven and Earth Seal left by the ancestor was like a candle running out of oil, soon to disappear completely.

At most, it would last over a hundred years.

For ordinary people, over a hundred years might be a long lifetime.

But for martial cultivators like them.

It was fleeting, vanishing in a snap of the fingers.

By then, if the restriction on the world of the Great Xia dynasty disappeared without a land True Immortal of the Earth Venerable Realm to guard it.

Things would truly become chaotic.

Standing with hands behind his back, Xia Ritian’s gaze swept over everyone present, his voice steady and authoritative.

With a determined expression and resolute voice, Xia Ritian’s gaze moved sequentially over the three royal ancestors’ faces.

"The three ancestors, the matter of the Spirit Ruins land will be handled by Mingyue and me."

Immediately, Xia Ritian slightly clenched his fist, his gaze turning cold, revealing a sudden murderous intent.

"It’s also time to settle accounts with those traitors outside, we can’t let them continue their outrageous behavior."

Having said that, Xia Ritian turned around to face the ancestors of the Li, Mo, and Shangguan families.

His face instantly changed to a friendly smile.

Although his smile was amiable, Xia Ritian’s words carried a deeper meaning.

"Fellow cultivators, from now on, we are completely tied to the same vessel; we share the same glory and loss."

"In the coming time, we’ll have to rely on the three of you to eradicate those treacherous traitors for our Great Xia Dynasty."

"Yes, we will certainly follow the Supreme Emperor’s instructions!"

The Li Family Patriarch was the first to express his stance, his voice loud and firm, a respectful smile on his face.

The Mo Family Patriarch and the Shangguan Family Patriarch quickly echoed, nodding in agreement, appearing to be very sensible, with no objections to Xia Ritian’s arrangement.

In truth, they were all perfectly aware.

Xia Ritian’s intention suited them right, completely aligning with their family interests.

At the entrance to the Spirit Ruins, a ghostly shadow darted out swiftly.

It was precisely Lu Xuan.

Now within the Spirit Ruins, there was nothing that Lu Xuan needed anymore.

With his caution, Lu Xuan naturally wouldn’t linger in an unfamiliar world for too long.

"Damn humans, my clan’s Demon Ancestor will never spare you."

A series of curses filled with venom suddenly rang out, emanating from Lu Xuan’s palm.

Upon closer inspection, there appeared to be a faint outline of a shadowy image on Lu Xuan’s palm, resembling a giant serpent.

It was the demonic soul of the Nether Python!